What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Lelystad?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Lelystad is to train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Lelystad?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Lelystad is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Almere Buiten, Station Buiten via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid and Muiden, P+R terrein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Ghent to Lelystad?

The distance between Ghent and Lelystad is 263 km. The road distance is 243.1 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Lelystad without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Lelystad?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Ghent to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Lelystad bus from?

Ghent to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Lelystad train from?

Ghent to Lelystad train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Ghent to Lelystad is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Ghent to Lelystad bus arrive?

Ghent to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Ghent to Lelystad train arrive?

Ghent to Lelystad train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Lelystad is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Ghent to Lelystad.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Lelystad?

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There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Lelystad by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Eurocity Direct
3h 48m
€33–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus N1142 / ...
5h 26m
€32–55
Drive 243.1 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Lelystadcar 243.1 km
2h 44m
€44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3h 59m
€139–359
Train via Leiden
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Sudtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Sud to Roosendaaltrain S32
3. Take the train from Roosendaal to Leiden Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
5h 28m
€36–75

Ghent to Lelystad by train

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Distance: 263.4 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Lelystad, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Lelystad Centrum via Anvers-Central and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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